Shohei Ohtani’s memorial ball, which has been on public display at Taipei 101 in Taipei since Wednesday
12:07 JST, Nov 14, 2024
TAIPEI – Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball of the 2024 baseball season is now on display to the public on the 89th floor of Taipei 101, a skyscraper in Taipei.
The ball, which Ohtani hit to become the first Major League Baseball player to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season, was won at auction by a Taiwanese investment company for a bid of $4.392 million (approximately ¥ 677). million), the highest price ever paid for a commemorative ball. Since Wednesday it has been on display as part of an event to promote Taiwanese baseball culture.
A 79-year-old woman from Fukuoka, who was visiting while traveling with her daughter, said, “How lucky we were to see the ball during our trip.”
The ball will be on display until March 2 next year.
